LOOP Activity Leader
$41,600–$41,600 year
On-siteGrand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Lead daily classroom activities for after-school programs by developing and executing lesson plans, preparing materials, and maintaining strict supervision of children. Assist the Site Coordinator with program management, including providing weekly lesson plans, tracking attendance records, and communicating daily activity updates to parents. Enforce safety rules, implement positive behavior interventions, and attend all required meetings and trainings. Maintain a safe environment while working indoors or outdoors in all weather conditions. Complete mandatory MiLEAP background checks, health modules, and CPR certification prior to working with scholars.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-year childcare or youth-related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Prior to working with scholars in a structured program setting, must complete MiLEAP (PA116) mandated requirements
- Comprehensive Childcare Background Check (CCBC) including fingerprinting by MiLEAP approved agencies
- Obtain CCBC eligibility to work in a licensed childcare facility
- Complete MiRegistry Health and Safety Online Modules A, B, C and Transportation or annual Health and Safety Refresher Course; submit learning record transcript to Office of Extended Learning upon completion
- Module A MUST be completed before working with scholars
- Obtain First Aid Certification and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by MiLEAP approved agencies; submit ARC/AHA certificate/card to Office of Extended Learning upon completion
- Valid state issued ID
- Fingerprinting required by hiring agency
- Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry Check
- Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles
- Ability and desire to work with elementary and/or middle school children
- Working knowledge of computers
- Reliable transportation
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds
- Must be able to work outside for extended periods (up to the entire eight-hour shift) in all weather conditions
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus
- Ability to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing in the English language
- Ability to copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate
Desired Qualifications
- Supervisory experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Strong collaborative and team-building skills; ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to coordinate volunteer and program-delivery efforts
- Human relations skills, including the ability to work with a diverse group of scholars, parents, administrators, teachers, volunteers, and community members
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of youth development (developmental assets)
- Good computer skills, including email, word processing, spreadsheet software, etc.
- Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality
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